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New Orleans Saints' Malcolm Jenkins tweets NFL rescinds $15,750 fine

Jenkins penalty: New Orleans Saints vs. New England Patriots

New England Patriots wide receiver Kenbrell Thompkins (85) ask for and gets an unnecessary roughness flag on New Orleans Saints free safety Malcolm Jenkins (27) in the third quarter during the game between the New Orleans Saints and New England Patriots at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Massachusetts on Sunday, October 13, 2013. (Michael DeMocker, Nola.com / The Times-Picayune)

The NFL has apparently overturned a $15,750 fine levied against New Orleans Saints safety Malcolm Jenkins, according to his Twitter account.

"Happy that the nfl changed their minds on my fine. good call. Now I can enjoy my day off," Jenkins tweeted.

Jenkins received the fine following a hit against New England Patriots receiver Kenbrell Thompkins on Oct. 13. The hit occurred in the third quarter of the 30-27 loss, when Jenkins, who appeared to be leading with his shoulder, made contact with Thompkins' helmet.

Thompkins was not injured on the play and rolled over immediately to make the motion for a flag. The Saints were assessed a 15-yard penalty for unnecessary roughness.